Village of Colonie
                                                                          VILLAGE HALL
                        ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS                         2 THUNDER ROAD
                                                                       COLONIE, NY 12205
                                                                         (518) 869-7562
                                      ALBANY COUNTY                    FAX (518) 464-0389
                                        NEW YORK                             e-mail:
                                                                     jokun@colonievillage.org


                                 MINUTES
                          WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019
                                  7:00 PM



The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village of Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals was
held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 7PM. The meeting was called to order by Chairman
Van Buren at 7:00 p.m.



ROLL CALL:                 Chairman:     Lou Van Buren

                           Members:      Frank Prevratil
                                         Trevor Normandin
                                         Joshua Rowinski

                           Alternate:    Jim Splonskowski (Absent)
                                         Phil Minissale

                           Counsel:      Victor Caponera

                           Liaison:      Trustee Murphy (Absent)



Chairman Van Buren called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and
indicated the exits.

The minutes from the December 5, 2018 were reviewed. Commissioner Minissale made
a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Normandin seconded the motion.

VOTE: All in favor of the motion.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS                                             MARCH 6, 2019


APPLICANT:                                                     1770 CENTRAL AVENUE
                                                             PIONEER SAVINGS BANK
                                                                    (AREA VARIENCE)

Mr. Nick Costa of Advance Engineering and Surveying and Mr. Adam Leonardo of
Rosewood Home Builders came before the Zoning Board of Appeals to request an area
variance for a proposed Pioneer Savings Bank at 1770 Central Avenue. The proposed
building meets the Village of Colonie code’s requirement of the 24 foot setback, however
there is a proposed overhang over the entrance to prevent the elements from entering
the building and to allow customers to items such as umbrellas when entering and exiting
the building. The canopy extends past the 24 foot setback requirement.

Attorney Caponera explained to the applicant, as well as the board, that because the
Village of Colonie code’s Section 242.3 defines an overhang as part of the building, they
must seek an area variance in order to proceed with the Planning application for approval.
Mr. Costa explained to the board that while they could shift the building back 4 feet that
would also shift the parking and eliminate a number of parking spaces that have been
allocated for the other tenants.

A discussion was held regarding the entrance to the building. Mr. Leonardo stated the
main entrance is the only way in and out of the building. The board was concerned this
was a fire hazard, in the event of a fire and that particular entrance was blocked. Mr.
Leonardo stated while the fire code does not require a second exit due to the square
footage of the building. The board stated they felt uncomfortable with just one way in and
out of the building and suggested the applicant could put an emergency exit in the
employee break room. Mr. Leonardo stated they could bring that issue up in the Planning
portion of the process.

Commissioner Prevratil made a motion to approve a 4 foot variance for a canopy
overhang for Pioneer Savings Bank located at 1770 Central Avenue, with the Zoning
Board of Appeals sending a strong recommendation to the Planning Board that an
emergency exit be installed in the employee break room. Commissioner Minissale
seconded the motion.

VOTE: All in favor of the motion.

Commissioner Normandin made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30PM.
Commissioner Prevratil seconded the motion.

VOTE: All in favor of the motion.

Respectfully Submitted,

Julianne Okun
Zoning Coordinator



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